CFP: book chapters -- Neoliberalism and the Media
Volume editor: Marian Meyers, Georgia State University
Proposal/Abstract deadline: August 15, 2016
About the book: Neoliberalism and the Media will explore neoliberalism within mediated popular culture from an intersectional perspective that takes into account not only representations, discourses, and narratives about social class, but also those of race and gender. It takes as a given that it is impossible to fully and accurately explore class within the media without recognizing that gender and race are inextricably tied to discourses and representations of class, as well as to economic, social, cultural and political factors and conditions. An overarching focus of the book is whether and how neoliberal ideology and myths, including those of class mobility and individualism, are reinforced by -- or may be challenged within -- mediated popular culture.
Chapters will draw upon a wide variety of media and genres, from TV programs and film to music, news, online and social media, advertising and magazines. For example, welcome chapters would include those about: the Netflix show "Orange is the New Black," which portrays the privatization of a woman’s prison, as well as focusing on race, class and gender dynamics among the inmates, guards, prison administration and corporate owner; and local or national news coverage of the charter school movement, which often targets poor schools in minority neighborhoods and school districts for take-over.
Chapter proposals/abstracts of approximately 250-300 words are due by midnight on Aug. 15, 2016. Potential contributors are encouraged to contact Marian Meyers if they have an idea they would to discuss: mmeyers@gsu.edu.
No comments:
Post a Comment